Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Wendie Vanderwater, LCSW
Montana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-32399
- NPI
- 1619438074
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Wendie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Wendie
Wendie Vanderwater is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, ADHD, and related life changes. Wendie also addresses issues like self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and LGBT and gender-related concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She asks questions to figure out what each person needs and then suggests steps to try. Sessions can include skills practice, journaling, mindfulness exercises, or homework when that fits the person’s goals. Wendie often combines methods such as cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior skills to address symptoms and everyday problems.
She describes her style as honest and nonjudgmental. People decide how much structure they want - some prefer homework and skill practice, others want to focus on talking things through. Mindfulness comes up frequently as a tool to notice feelings and reduce reactivity.
Wendie encourages staying active outside sessions. She may suggest volunteering, social groups, or other activities to increase meaningful engagement and mood. Her work balances practical steps with attention to how life circumstances affect feelings and behavior.
Sessions focus on clear goals and doable strategies. Wendie aims to help people identify small, concrete changes that make day-to-day life more manageable and more connected to what matters to them.
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Approach and how online sessions work
Wendie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes practical skills like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.Mindfulness is another regular component of her sessions. Mindfulness practice helps people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions so they can choose different responses rather than react automatically. These methods are presented in plain language and practiced in simple, repeatable steps during sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendie will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to focus on skills practice, thought work, journaling, or a mix of methods and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting appointments into busy days, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes while allowing work on concrete skills and behavior between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting questions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an honest, direct style and asks questions to find what helps. Sessions can include skills practice, journaling, mindfulness, and optional homework.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers